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so i take it you had to replace it for some reason? pin hole leaks or what?
Posted by: Beerock (4196) on 2014-04-20 03:08:19 In Reply to: I think I had to get to it from underneith. Its been a while, but I do remember having a hard time posted by scottrS4Avant on 2014-04-19 00:08:52	Share \| Report

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whats the best way to get the radiator hose off of the engine(the one that conects to the upper rad - Beerock 2014-04-18 21:25:32 (223 views)
- When replacing this hose, after I had put it on, confirmed it was tight, and refilled the system... - scottrS4Avant 2014-04-20 00:37:00 (130 views)
- if a hose is stuck try spraying some brake kleen on it. it works for me and less wear and tear - phil type R 2014-04-19 21:02:24 (137 views)
  - better to use some silicone spray and rotate the hose to break its seal. - EddieWillers 2014-04-22 11:55:48 (76 views)
  - why would you spray with brake cleaner? - Beerock 2014-04-19 22:17:21 (139 views)
    - you are right, but neither is prying it off with a screw driver. - phil type R 2014-04-19 22:41:29 (126 views)
      - pbblaster works for me. It frees o-rings without adverse effects. Just spray, wiggle, spray more, - julex 2014-04-22 10:36:51 (95 views)
        
        thats what i use for the radiator conenctions works great. i just know those connections are FUN - Beerock 2014-04-22 12:56:22 (88 views)
- Long needle nose pliers and yank - Avantugofast 2014-04-19 17:26:29 (127 views)
  - ill try that i got a long set that are curved that may work well what about putting that clip back - Beerock 2014-04-19 19:16:44 (132 views)
    - Once removed and new one installed it shouldn't be that bad. If you can buy the proper tool it - Avantugofast 2014-04-19 21:21:03 (125 views)
      - shit i forgot i dont have to press the clip in just have to snap it over and lock in place lol oop - Beerock 2014-04-19 22:12:50 (113 views)
- easy peasy with the front end off! - The Scrambler 2014-04-19 00:44:14 (144 views)
- When did this become the Beerock forum?? - quattroGmbH 2014-04-19 00:38:41 (271 views)
- I think I had to get to it from underneith. Its been a while, but I do remember having a hard time - scottrS4Avant 2014-04-19 00:08:52 (147 views)
  - so i take it you had to replace it for some reason? pin hole leaks or what? - Beerock 2014-04-20 03:08:19 (108 views)
    - It was leaking due to the engine-side connector/o-ring separating, and causing a leak there. - scottrS4Avant 2014-04-20 23:35:21 (140 views)
      - are there suppose to be two gaskets on the engine side? all i see is one o-ring? or is that the part - Beerock 2014-04-21 19:12:07 (99 views)
        
        the one on the left was a plastic washer type, and the other one was obviously a rubber o-ring - scottrS4Avant 2014-04-21 19:20:02 (90 views)

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